SIA Top-Up Refresher Training in Dartford for Security Guards
Working as a Security Guard in Dartford? Stay SIA-compliant with this one-day Top-Up Refresher course — required by law to keep your badge valid under the updated 2025 regulations.
The course includes essential updates on emergency response, safety awareness, and search procedures, crucial for those working in roles such as static guarding, front-of-house security, or patrol duties. You’ll learn how to perform safe and lawful searches, as well as respond to dynamic incidents in real-world scenarios.
Our Dartford training venue is ideal for learners commuting from Temple Hill, Wilmington, and Joydens Wood. With same-week certification and flexible dates, you can update your licence close to home and on your schedule.
Why Book With Us?
- ✓ Fully updated to meet all 2025 SIA Top-Up licence renewal requirements, including First Aid certification
- ✓ Free online revision quiz provided — build confidence before your assessment
- ✓ Central Dartford training venue — easy to reach from areas like Joydens Wood and Darenth
- ✓ Delivered by qualified professionals with experience across warehousing, reception, and community patrol roles
- ✓ Practical support from knowledgeable instructors with high learner satisfaction scores
- ✓ Ideal for guards in logistics centres, high street retail, or public-facing roles in Dartford
- ✓ Recommended by security professionals from Kent, Bexley, and surrounding postcodes
- ✓ Complete your refresher in just one day — no extended time away from work
- ✓ Multiple course dates available monthly — choose what fits your rota
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Where Will the Security Guard Refresher Course Take Place in Dartford?
The SIA Top-Up Refresher for Security Guards in Dartford is delivered at Banks Place (DA1 1EX), just a short distance from Dartford’s central retail and transport zone. Whether you're based locally or commuting in, this spot offers simple access and a comfortable learning environment.
- Roughly a 12-minute walk from Dartford Station — connections to London Cannon Street, Crayford, and Slade Green
- Close to key local roads like Hythe Street, West Hill, and the A226
- Bus stops within walking distance are served by the 414, 477, and Fastrack A routes
- Quick access to cafés and amenities near Prospect Place and Highfield Road
How to Reach the Training Venue
Whether you’re local to Dartford or travelling in, getting to Banks Place is straightforward:
🚆 By Train:
Alight at Dartford Station and head along Station Approach, left onto the High Street, then follow West Hill—Banks Place, which is under a 10‑minute walk or a quick taxi ride.
🚌 By Bus:
Fastrack A & B plus routes 477 and 601 stop on Market Place and West Hill. From either stop, the venue is within a five-minute walk.
🚗 By Car:
Approach via the A206 or A225; from the M25 use Junction 1A. Nearby parking is available at Westgate Multi-Storey or Acacia Hall Car Park. A complete map and directions are emailed after booking.
Areas Near Dartford That Our Learners Travel From
Our Security Guard Top-Up Refresher course in Dartford attracts learners from across Kent, South East London, and the Thames corridor. Whether you're based in a residential area or a business hub, the venue is positioned for maximum convenience.
Popular Areas Our Learners Travel From:
North of Dartford
- Temple Hill – approx. 10 mins via Burnham Road / Served by local bus routes
- Stone Crossing – approx. 15 mins via A206 / Station nearby for rail users
- Green Street Green – approx. 20 mins via A225 / Quiet suburb with road access
South of Dartford
- Darenth – approx. 15 mins via B260 / Local roads and bus services
- Hawley – approx. 12 mins via A225 / Ideal for drivers
- Sutton-at-Hone – approx. 18 mins via A225 and Parsonage Lane / Scenic village route
East of Dartford
- Joyden’s Wood – approx. 12 mins via Summerhouse Drive / Good public transport access
- Fleet Estate – approx. 10 mins via Princes Road / Residential area with road links
- Hook Green – approx. 20 mins via A2018 / Served by bus and car
West of Dartford
- Abbey Wood – approx. 25 mins via A206 / Train station nearby with Dartford line connections
- Welling – approx. 22 mins via A207 / Road and bus links available
- Belvedere – approx. 20 mins via A220 / Served by Southeastern trains and buses
🕒 Estimated travel times are for general guidance and may vary depending on time of day and transport conditions.
What’s Covered in the Training
This one-day refresher course includes the latest SIA-approved topics required to renew your Security Guard licence. You'll update your knowledge in essential areas such as search techniques, safeguarding vulnerable people, and identifying threats.
📘 What You’ll Learn: These topics reflect real scenarios Security Officers may face on duty, and are designed to keep your licence valid and your skills current.
- Search Procedures
Learn how to conduct respectful and legally compliant searches of individuals and property, including handling refusals and identifying restricted items.
- Safeguarding and Vulnerability Awareness
Recognise signs of vulnerability and understand how to support people who may be at risk of harm, abuse, or exploitation.
- Dealing With Modern Threats
Build awareness around potential threats and learn how to respond confidently using SIA-approved protocols like ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ and 'See, Check, Notify.'
Security Officer Jobs in Dartford
Completing your Security Guard Top-Up Refresher in Dartford helps you maintain your eligibility for security jobs across the town and wider Kent area. From logistics to corporate sites, this training helps you keep working without disruption.
Common roles our learners work in include:
- Retail security at supermarkets and retail parks, including Westgate and Priory Shopping Centre
- Reception and concierge duties in office blocks near Dartford Crossing or Thames Road
- Warehouse and site guarding roles at industrial estates around Questor and Crossways Business Park
- Public sector contracts in council buildings, clinics, or libraries across the Dartford borough
Whether you're returning to work or keeping your badge up to date, this course supports your progression in a wide range of non-door supervisory security roles.
Who Should Take This Course?
This SIA Top-Up course is intended for professionals with a valid or recently expired Security Guard licence. You should take this course if you:
- Hold an active SG licence that expires within the next 4 months
- Held a licence that expired less than 3 years ago and want to return to work
- Want to refresh your skills without completing the full Security Guard training again
⚠️ If your licence expired over 3 years ago, you must complete the full SIA Security Guarding qualification to be eligible for renewal.
SIA Top-Up Training Near You in Dartford (Security Guard Refresher)
Based in Dartford or the surrounding towns? This one-day Top-Up Refresher course is an ideal way to stay compliant with the SIA’s latest regulations, without needing to travel far or take extra time off work.
It's a flexible, face-to-face option designed around your convenience and delivered by certified professionals with experience in the field.
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